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    Two things I would never go cheap on, BCG and Fire control group.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jason0311 View Post
    Two things I would never go cheap on, BCG and Fire control group.
    Barrel?

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    As far as BCGs go, just compare them and make a decision. Many of them are made of the same metals and undergo the same processes for testing. Frankly, if I can get a comparable BCG a lot cheaper from AIM, I will buy it in a heartbeat. Additionally, a BCG does not warrant a higher price just because it is sold by Colt, BCM, LMT, or whom ever. Heck, even the PSA Premium BCGs are good ones at a bargain price. It all boils down to what you want to brag on having. I will say this, if money is no object and you are going with the Colt upper assembly, I would say to buy the Colt M16 BCG just so you can have an all-Colt upper assembly.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gen4Glock22 View Post
    Barrel?
    I would throw a cheap barrel on long before i used a junk BCG. i've seen junk AR's run reliably once a decent BCG is installed but have never seen a barrel so shitty that it stopped the gun from functioning (though i'm sure IG or some of the other guys have).
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    Quote Originally Posted by wildcard600 View Post
    I would throw a cheap barrel on long before i used a junk BCG. i've seen junk AR's run reliably once a decent BCG is installed but have never seen a barrel so shitty that it stopped the gun from functioning (though i'm sure IG or some of the other guys have).
    Ok, not trying to stir up a pissing match but I was implying bbl before FCG (assuming FCG was just standard in spec) not bbl before BCG.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wildcard600 View Post
    I would throw a cheap barrel on long before i used a junk BCG. i've seen junk AR's run reliably once a decent BCG is installed but have never seen a barrel so shitty that it stopped the gun from functioning (though i'm sure IG or some of the other guys have).
    This. The cheapest AR barrels might be minute of man at a hundred, but if your weapon doesn't fire at all then it doesn't matter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gen4Glock22 View Post
    Ok, not trying to stir up a pissing match but I was implying bbl before FCG (assuming FCG was just standard in spec) not bbl before BCG.
    ahhh... sorry my mistake.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Renegade04 View Post
    As far as BCGs go, just compare them and make a decision. Many of them are made of the same metals and undergo the same processes for testing. Frankly, if I can get a comparable BCG a lot cheaper from AIM, I will buy it in a heartbeat. Additionally, a BCG does not warrant a higher price just because it is sold by Colt, BCM, LMT, or whom ever. Heck, even the PSA Premium BCGs are good ones at a bargain price. It all boils down to what you want to brag on having. I will say this, if money is no object and you are going with the Colt upper assembly, I would say to buy the Colt M16 BCG just so you can have an all-Colt upper assembly.
    Thanks yeah, that's what I was thinking but materially speaking, it's hard for me to understand exactly what's different about a Colt BCG and a well proven AIM or other manuf BCG? It seems some of the less expensive BCG's are made from high quality materials and see the same HP/MP tests. It also seems I can't seem to find a bad review of these BCGs which are in wide usage.

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    OP you are obviously using other quality parts, Colt barrel, Mur upper, Centurion rail. All of which are parts that most here will tell you are good to go. Considering you are not skimping in these areas why would you skimp on the BCG? That is the first question here that I think would bare answering. If you are looking to cut corners, or spend less there are other areas I would consider cutting cost. That or save your pennies for a little longer.

    Explaining what the mission of this rifle is going to be may be something that would help guide those who have been there and done that guide you to the parts that would best serve at the best price.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post
    There are plenty of options. The short list includes, Colt, BCM and I would strongly recommend looking at the SIONICS NP3.
    Just bought one through you guys, though I wish you guys charged based on package price. Shipping for a single BCG is rather high.


    I have an AIM surplus BCG NIB v2. After about 150 rounds supressed, the carbon is realllly caked onto the bcg (even the actual rails). Too bad I bought the bcg prior to the markm bolt discussion (or at least me seeing the post). Their nitride carriers may fair better. Though even the firing pin is stained, albeit doesn't have a bunch of carbon buildup.

    My young's manufacturing carrier is still going strong though.
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